SUMMARY
- Dejana Radanovic came to India to play in the ITF events.
- Dejana Radanovic portrayed India in a bad light on social media.
Dejana Radanovic, hailing from Serbia, ranks among the top players on the WTA tour. She consistently competes in ITF events and recently appeared at the United Cup alongside Novak Djokovic. Radanovic started her 2024 season in India and played four events in two weeks. Although she could only win a single match during that time, Radanovic gave rude remarks about staying in India.
The Serbian posted demeaning stories on Instagram about India while traveling to Munich. Upon reaching the airport, Radanovic posted a story with a caption that said, “Hello Civilization,” meaning she had found India “Uncivilized.” In one of her stories, her caption said, “Adios India, see you never ever ever again.” Radanovic expressed dissatisfaction with the hygiene standards being followed.
The 27-year-old informed her fans not to drink the tap water and bought fruits from the street vendors as they had not washed them. Radanovic also mentioned suffering from food poisoning and not being able to bear the heat. It was the second time she had come to India after playing at Navi Mumbai in 2018. The reviews by Radanovic about India met with strong reactions from the fans.
Fans accused Dejana Radanovic of being racist after comments on India
Radanovic made sure not to end her stay in India on a good note. Her fanbase took a hit after leaving the country. The world No.253 was accused of being a racist by the fans as her comments about her time in India were regarded as distasteful. Fans took to X to share their opinions about Radanovic’s feedback about India. Her Instagram stories were reshared on X by the fans.
One of the fans commented, “I think world no. 253 Dejana Radanovic was made to play in India on gunpoint. Soo much hate.” Another fan said she made a fuss about small things, “Minor inconvenience and they’ll turn racist.” Fans also told that she was not welcome again in India. “Hope she never comes in India again loool,” commented a fan on Radanovic’s stories.
I think world no. 253 Dejana Radanovic was made to play in India on gunpoint. Soo much hate. pic.twitter.com/r0zt36tZaO
— Bhosale भोसले (@bhosale1947) February 4, 2024
Minor inconvenience and they’ll turn racist. https://t.co/810Wgwxzh2
— Non-anxiety Magnet (parody) (@goesonrants) February 4, 2024
A fan spoke about basic hygiene followed by every individual before consuming food from outside. The fan also stated that nobody drinks tap water directly. The fan said who the f*ck drinks tap water directly? “isn’t it basic hygeine to thoroughly wash all the fruits and vegetables before you consume them.” Radanovic has so far not spoken about the backlash she has received.
Hope she never comes in India again loool https://t.co/NVNP6lMKK0
— Raj | #7inAbuDhabi (@RajBhandari1001) February 4, 2024
I’d still understand if she complained about lack of hygeine in a different context but who the f*ck drinks tap water directly? And isn’t it basic hygeine to thoroughly wash all the fruits and vegetables before you consume them? https://t.co/XP7mO4HqLA
— TakeADeepBreath (@DeepTake) February 4, 2024
Radanovic’s outburst certainly angered Indian fans. She made sure that her complaints reached the Indian audience, and it did. The fans did not like the way she described the conditions. India hosts multiple ITF events, upholding the highest standards in each one.